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Carol Miller's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (WV) - District 1

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  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (None)
  • "All children, no matter their age, should be cherished, and the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade reaffirms that." (x.com)
  • "As a mother & grandmother, I know the joys a child brings to a family. All life, no matter the age, should be cherished. I am pleased to see the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade. An unborn child is a human life that must be protected. Today is a huge victory for all Americans." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 26: "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (None)
  • "I am committed to ensuring #WV seniors have access to comprehensive, reliable, affordable health coverage choices like Medicare Advantage." (x.com)
  • "The Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act would extend Medicare-dependent hospital and Medicare low-volume hospital payments for five years. Read more about my bipartisan legislation" (x.com)
  • Rated 8% by Alliance for Retired Americans (None)
  • "The Tax Cuts for Working Families Act is a guaranteed tax break that gives money back to Americans through tax reductions. This bill is a needed first step to providing relief to tax payers who are being crushed by Biden’s inflationary policies." (x.com)
  • "Biden's reckless spending has led to rampant inflation that's causing West Virginians to pay more in all areas of life. Now Washington Liberals are trying to ram through another $3.5 trillion tax hike and spending spree, which will only worsen the problem. This is unacceptable." (x.com)
  • "It's simple: Republicans want to lower taxes, Democrats want to raise them. President Biden’s budget proposal is nothing but a giant tax increase on Americans. He's clearly never had to live paycheck to paycheck or deal with the consequences of his inflationary policies." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by FreedomWorks (None)
  • Rated 100% by FreedomWorks (None)
  • "Biden's reckless spending has led to rampant inflation that's causing West Virginians to pay more in all areas of life. Now Washington Liberals are trying to ram through another $3.5 trillion tax hike and spending spree, which will only worsen the problem. This is unacceptable." (x.com)
  • "Biden's unprecedented tax hikes will cut good-paying jobs, send more American jobs overseas, & jeopardize our economic recovery -- all to pay for his radical agenda. I will continue to fight these damaging policies." (x.com)
  • "Dems' proposed tax hikes are disastrous for Americans." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by End Citizens United (None)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "I will always #BacktheBlue and make sure you have the resources you need to do your job effectively." (x.com)
  • "I will always back the blue and am so grateful for their service in protecting our communities." (x.com)
  • "In order to help keep #WV communities safe, police departments need access to proper resources." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "The Build Back Broke Act comes when #WV is already feeling the consequences of Dems’ irresponsible spending. Families are paying more at the gas pump & in the grocery store as inflation skyrockets & supply chains fail." (x.com)
  • "Biden's reckless spending has led to rampant inflation that's causing West Virginians to pay more in all areas of life. Now Washington Liberals are trying to ram through another $3.5 trillion tax hike and spending spree, which will only worsen the problem. This is unacceptable." (x.com)
  • "From record-breaking border arrests to surging inflation & gas prices, the Biden Admin can be defined by 1 word: Crisis. Meanwhile, Washington liberals are working to pass their $5.5 trillion socialist spending spree. Democrats are out of touch with the needs of Americans." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "In #WV, we’re seeing the impact of #Bidenflation, gas price increases, & labor shortages. Few industries are feeling this pain more than home builders, who are running out of options to construct quality, affordable housing." (x.com)
  • "Last night, I was honored to receive the Defender of Housing Award from the Home Builders of West Virginia Association! I look forward to working together on our shared goal of providing each West Virginia family with the tools and opportunities they need to own their own home." (x.com)
  • "Today I voted against Democrats’ expensive and radical Build Back Broke Act. This legislation will ​​make energy more expensive, tax small family businesses, ship American jobs overseas, and make the inflation crisis worse." (x.com)
  • "Biden's reckless spending has led to rampant inflation that's causing West Virginians to pay more in all areas of life. Now Washington Liberals are trying to ram through another $3.5 trillion tax hike and spending spree, which will only worsen the problem. This is unacceptable." (x.com)
  • "From record-breaking border arrests to surging inflation & gas prices, the Biden Admin can be defined by 1 word: Crisis. Meanwhile, Washington liberals are working to pass their $5.5 trillion socialist spending spree. Democrats are out of touch with the needs of Americans." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "The Biden Administration is making Americans trapped in Israel pay for their own way home, but is canceling student debt for college students - including some who openly support Hamas. You cannot make this up." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by National Education Association Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted against HR 5746: "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats' new $3 trillion bill is just a giant liberal wish list: Removes voter ID requirements. We don’t have time to waste on this unrealistic legislation." (x.com)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted against HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by American Energy Alliance (None)
  • "The Green New Deal is a job-killing liberal fantasy that could cost American families more than $60,000 per year. It isn't the Green New Deal, it's the Green New Disaster." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by League of Conservation Voters (None)
  • Voted against HR 4447: "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "In Joe Biden's America, families are spending an extra $2,000 a year on gas. The quickest and easiest way to alleviate the pain Americans are feeling at the pump is to end Democrats’ war on American energy and unleash our energy dominance." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by American Energy Alliance (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 21: "Strategic Production Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1446: "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Gun Owners of America (None)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (None)
  • Voted against HR 8: "Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "I met with the West Virginia State Medical Association this morning to discuss solutions for the opioid epidemic, diabetes, and removing government overreach from healthcare. I thank these doctors for their service to our community and for keeping WV healthy!" (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Last night, the House passed legislation to ensure a tax credit to employers, paid leave programs for those affected, increased access to telehealth services, & free testing for #COVIDー19. We are working diligently to keep America healthy. This is bipartisanship at its best." (x.com)
  • "@RepMaloney & I introduced bipartisan legislation today to advance paid leave policies for federal employees. It's important we provide working families with resources to care for their young children, in order to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201: "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5378: "Lower Costs, More Transparency Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "@POTUS is working to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable health care at the highest standards. It is time we lower prescription drug prices, end surprise medical billing, and provide the ability to choose the plan and doctor that is best for you." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 3: "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833: "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "The security of our nation rests with a strong border. We need to build this wall!" (x.com)
  • Rated 92% by Federation for American Immigration Reform (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5525: "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by Federation for American Immigration Reform (None)
  • "In the past 2 years, 4 million illegal immigrants have crossed our border. While the Supreme Court took the necessary step to temporarily prevent the lift of Title 42 this Wednesday, the Administration’s continued failure to secure our border must be stopped by @HouseGOP" (x.com)
  • "Since @POTUS declared a crisis on our Southern Border, illegal immigration has decreased significantly, but there is still so much to be done. It is imperative that we work to secure our borders, and crack down on Sanctuary Cities. #SOTU" (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 6: "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968: "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 340: "Hamas International Financing Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6126: "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7108: "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522: "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833: "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7521: "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (votesmart.org)
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-life a) Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
No b) Should abortions be illegal after the first trimester of pregnancy?
No c) Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
Yes d) Should abortion be legal when the life of the woman is endangered?
Yes e) Do you support requiring parental notification before an abortion is performed on a minor?
Yes f) Do you support requiring parental consent before an abortion is performed on a minor?
Yes g) Do you support the prohibition of public funds for abortion procedures?
Yes h) Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
i) Other or expanded principles:

1) State Spending:Using the key, indicate what state funding levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one level per category; you may use a number more than once.2) State Taxes:Using the key,indicate what state tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one level per category; you may use a number more than once.3) Budget Stabilization:Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing West Virginia's budget.

Maintain Status a) Education (higher)
Maintain Status b) Education (K-12)
Maintain Status c) Environment
Maintain Status d) Health care
Slightly Increase e) Law enforcement/corrections
Slightly Increase f) Transportation/infrastructure
Maintain Status g) Welfare
Maintain Status a) Alcohol taxes
Maintain Status b) Cigarette taxes
Slightly Decrease c) Corporate taxes
Slightly Decrease d) Gas/Oil taxes
Slightly Decrease e) Property taxes
Slightly Decrease f) Sales taxes
Slightly Decrease g) Income taxes (low-income families)
Slightly Decrease h) Income taxes (mid-income families)
Slightly Decrease i) Income taxes (high-income families)
Slightly Decrease j) Other or expanded categories:
a) Tapping into West Virginia's "rainy day" fund
b) Increasing tuition rates at public universities
c) Reducing or eliminating public worker collective bargaining
d) Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions
e) Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees
f) Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients
we need to review our spending
We have a budget surplus and a huge rainy day fund

a) Do you support limits on the following types of contributions for state candidates?

Yes 1) Individual
Yes 2) Political Action Committee
Yes 3) Corporate
Yes 4) Political Party
Yes b) Should candidates for state office be encouraged to meet voluntary spending limits?
Yes c) Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
Yes d) Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
Yes e) Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
f) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
b) Do you support reducing prison sentences for those who commit non-violent crimes?
Yes c) Do you support alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders, such as mandatory counseling or substance abuse treatment?
d) Do you support decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana?
Yes e) Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
f) Should a minor who sends sexually-explicit or nude photos by cell phone face criminal charges?
Yes g) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
h) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you support reducing government regulations on the private sector?
Yes b) Do you support increased state funding for job-training programs that re-train displaced workers?
c) Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
No d) Do you support providing financial incentives to the private sector for the purpose of job creation?
Yes e) Do you support increased spending on infrastructure projects for the purpose of job creation?
No f) Do you support providing direct financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
g) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you support the national Common Core State Standards initiative?
No b) Do you support a merit pay system for teachers?
No c) Is the tenure process for public school teachers producing effective teachers?
d) Should parents be allowed to use vouchers to send their children to any school?
Yes e) Do you support state funding for charter schools?
Yes f) Do you support the state government providing college students with financial aid?
No g) Should illegal immigrants who graduate from West Virginia high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
The best solution would be to allow for tax credits or deductions
No a) Do you support state funding for the development of alternative energy?
No b) Do you support state funding for the development of traditional domestic energy sources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil)?
c) Do you support increased regulations on mountaintop removal mining and disposal?
No d) Do you support increased regulations on hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" in the Marcellus Shale?
No e) Do you support state funding for improvements to West Virginia's energy infrastructure?
No f) Do you support state funding for open space preservation?
No g) Do you support enacting environmental regulations aimed at reducing the effects of climate change?
We need to enforce the existing regulations.
No a) Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns?
No b) Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
Yes c) Should citizens be allowed to carry concealed guns?
No d) Should a license be required for gun possession?
e) Other or expanded principles:
No a) Do you support a universally-accessible, publicly-administered health insurance option?
b) Do you support expanding access to health care through commercial health insurance reform?
Yes c) Do you support interstate health insurance compacts?
No d) Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
Yes e) Do you support monetary limits on damages that can be collected in malpractice lawsuits?
f) Do you support allowing doctors to prescribe marijuana to their patients for medicinal purposes?
g) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Should marriage only be between one man and one woman?
No b) Should same-sex couples be allowed to form civil unions?
No c) Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in West Virginia's anti-discrimination laws?
No d) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in West Virginia's anti-discrimination laws?
e) Other or expanded principles:
I will continue to acquire information on how other states implement Justice Re-investment initiatives and sponsor appropriate legislation. Drug addiction is epidemic in our state. It's time to fix the problem.

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